[A conversation] [drawing] / H.W. 1737.

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[A conversation] [drawing] / H.W. 1737.

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Horace Walpole's watercolor of an amorous young couple.

1 drawing ; image 25.5 x 31 cm. framed to 33.5 x 40.5 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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Watteau, Antoine, 1684-1721

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Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...